Food Safety Refreshers
10 short refreshers, free with every book
Each one is around 15 minutes: a short introduction, the Food Standards Agency’s own training film on the topic, a practical “doing it right in your kitchen” lesson, and a 5-question check. Pass it, and you get a Kitchen Tonic certificate of completion. The whole series comes free with every order from the shop and every paid course. It is not sold separately.
How to get the full series
Three steps, no extra cost. Also included with every paid Kitchen Tonic course sign-up.
- 1
Order any book or pack
Every order from the Kitchen Tonic shop qualifies, from a single record book to a full SFBB pack.
- 2
Your learn portal account is set up for you
All 10 refreshers land in your account within minutes of payment, with a sign-in link by email.
- 3
Watch, pass the check, download your certificate
Each refresher ends in a 5-question check and a certificate of completion for your training record.
A refresher, not a replacement
Refreshers are not accredited training and do not replace Level 2 or Level 3 food safety courses. They are a fast way to reinforce one specific habit, such as handwashing or chilled storage, between your team’s full training cycles.
- Built around an FSA training film, used with permission
- 15-minute self-paced lesson set plus a 5-question check
- Kitchen Tonic certificate of completion, valid for 12 months
Need the accredited qualification? See the online Level 2 and Level 3 courses.
The Food Standards Agency does not endorse, partner with, or review Kitchen Tonic’s courses. Each refresher uses one of their public training films with permission; everything else, the lessons, the practical guidance, and the assessment, is written by Kitchen Tonic.
Why the full set is worth having
Two numbers from the Food Standards Agency explain why ten 15-minute top-ups matter.
For you
- The FSA estimates foodborne illness costs the UK economy around £9 billion a year. The habits these refreshers cover (handwashing, chilled storage, cross-contamination, cooling, reheating) are exactly where that risk starts
- Ten short top-ups, one for each habit that most often slips between full Level 2 or Level 3 training cycles
- Each one ends in a Kitchen Tonic certificate of completion, useful evidence of ongoing CPD for your own record
For your business
- An FSA consumer survey found 55% of people had checked a business’s food hygiene rating, and 46% do so “always” or “most of the time” before choosing where to eat
- The series comes with the books your kitchen already needs on the shelf, so refreshing the habits costs nothing extra
- Ten completed certificates per team member is straightforward evidence of ongoing training if an EHO asks what’s happened since the last full course
Sources: Food Standards Agency Cost of Illness analysis (foodborne disease burden) and FSA consumer tracker survey (food hygiene rating checking behaviour).
The series
All 10 are included with every shop order and paid course.
Handwashing Refresher
When and how to wash hands properly in a working kitchen.
Included free
Keeping Equipment Separate Refresher
Colour-coded boards, separate storage, and stopping cross-contamination.
Included free
Pest Control Basics Refresher
Spotting the signs early and keeping pests out of your kitchen.
Included free
Keeping Food Covered Refresher
Protecting food from contamination and allergen cross-contact.
Included free
Staff Illness and Fitness to Work Refresher
Exclusion rules, reporting duties, and covering cuts correctly.
Included free
Cleaning Effectively Refresher
Why cleaning and disinfecting are two different steps, done right.
Included free
Chilled Storage and Display Refresher
Fridge temperatures, display limits, and keeping raw food separate.
Included free
Chilling Food Safely Refresher
Cooling cooked food quickly and safely before it goes in the fridge.
Included free
Cooking Safely Refresher
Core temperatures, probe technique, and the foods that need extra care.
Included free
Reheating Safely Refresher
Reheating food once, thoroughly, and knowing when to bin it instead.
Included freeAlso included with every order
Egg Safety. Four short lessons on handling eggs safely, built around current FSA and British Lion Code guidance, with an 8-question assessment and a Kitchen Tonic certificate.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get the Food Safety Refreshers?
Order any book or pack from the Kitchen Tonic shop, or sign up for any paid Kitchen Tonic course. All 10 refreshers are added to your learn portal account automatically, usually within a few minutes of payment, and you get an email with your sign-in link. Our short Egg Safety course is added at the same time.
Can I buy the refreshers on their own?
No. The refreshers are not sold separately. They are included free with every shop order and every paid course, as a thank-you and as a way to keep the everyday habits sharp between full training cycles.
Are Food Safety Refreshers accredited?
No. Refreshers are short Kitchen Tonic courses built around a Food Standards Agency training film, ending in a Kitchen Tonic certificate of completion. They are not an RSPH or Ofqual-regulated qualification, and they do not replace Level 2 or Level 3 food safety training. They are designed to reinforce one specific habit between full training cycles.
Does the FSA endorse Kitchen Tonic?
No. Each refresher is built around one of the Food Standards Agency's public training films, used with permission. The FSA does not endorse, partner with, or review Kitchen Tonic's courses.
How long does one refresher take?
Around 15 minutes: a short introduction, the FSA film, a practical "doing it right in your kitchen" lesson, and what an EHO looks for. It finishes with a 5-question check.
What do I get for passing?
A Kitchen Tonic certificate of completion, valid for 12 months, downloadable instantly from your learn portal account.